Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, effective 2026.
The new board members are Sanford G. Duke, MD, W. Jonathan Martin II, and Charlie Wall.
Sanford G. Duke, MD is Chief Clinical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, and physician executive lead for Georgia providing clinical, operational, and strategic leadership across the state. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Duke moved into healthcare administration after nearly two decades practicing as an Otolaryngologist. He is actively engaged in the community, serving as President of the Georgia Chapter of ACHE, Chairman of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia, and a Board Member of the Macon Volunteer Clinic.
W. Jonathan Martin II returns to the Goodwill board, bringing decades of legal expertise and a longstanding history of service to the organization. A respected labor and employment attorney, Martin is an Office Managing Partner with Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, where he advises employers on complex labor relations and employment matters. He previously served in board leadership roles with Goodwill and has been a consistent supporter of the organization’s growth and its mission to help individuals achieve stability, skills, and opportunity through work. In addition to his legal practice, Martin serves as State Staff Judge Advocate for the Georgia Air National Guard, where he holds the rank of Colonel.
Charlie Wall is co-founder and president at Loop Consulting, a technology consulting practice focused on the Workday Enterprise Cloud Management platform and digital transformation. Charlie serves on the Board of Directors of the Hull College of Business, The Hale Foundation, and SCI Operations, a workforce solutions holding company operating in Executive Search, Direct-Hire Recruitment, Professional Staffing, and Clinical Staffing. Prior to co-founding Loop, Charlie held various positions with Textron, and ADP. Charlie earned his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and MBA from Augusta University.
The new board members join the current Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA, including:
- Dr. John C. David, Chair
President & CEO, Daviron Healthcare - Donald W. Bailey, Vice Chair
President/Co-Owner, Middle Georgia Graphic Resource - Lily Jung Henson, MD, Vice Chair
CEO, Piedmont Augusta - Stephen Denton Jr., Treasurer
President, Encore Design & Construction - Bennett A. Yort, Secretary
First Vice President/Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch - Paul J. Hart, Past Chair
Trustee, The R.A. Bowen Trust - James William Bennett III
Owner, Peachtree Development & Investments, LLC - Verda M. Colvin
Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia - Jason Cuevas
Managing Partner, Cavehouse Advisors, LLC - Dr. Paul Jones
President, Fort Valley State University - Derek J. May
President, Azalea Investments, LLC - Dr. Vishal Sharma
Physician, Piedmont Hospital - Raymond H. Smith, Jr.
President/Owner, SBG Wealth Management - James Stiff
President/CEO, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc.
“Strong governance is essential to advancing our mission,” said James Stiff, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA. “Dr. Duke, Jonathan, and Charlie each bring valuable expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to service. These new board members bring to our organization deep experience in healthcare leadership, law, and workforce development.”
The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership to ensure Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA remains responsive to community needs while stewarding resources responsibly in support of its mission.
About Goodwill of Middle Georgia
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 charity, builds lives, families, and communities one career at a time by helping people develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career services. More than 86 cents of every dollar of Goodwill revenue underwrites job training and placement services within the agency’s 35-county service delivery area. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. is accountable to a local Board of Directors, belongs to this community, and is not owned by any individual or company. To learn more about the services and individuals Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. serves, visit www.goodwillworks.org.
About Helms College
Helms College is a nonprofit career college operated by Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia. With campuses in Macon and Augusta, Helms College provides students with hands-on learning experiences in various in-demand fields. Through its unique combination of education and mission-driven work, Helms College prepares students to enter the workforce with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
For more information, please visit www.helms.edu.
